What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract
MoisturisingChenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingAesculus Hippocastanum Extract
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3
Skin Protecting
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Dextran
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phoenix Dactylifera Seed Extract, Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Benzoic Acid, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Tocopherol, Sorbic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Dextran, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Squalane
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Squalene
Emollient
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Asparagopsis Armata Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantPhytosteryl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningLecithin
Emollient
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningOligopeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-11
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Amylopectin
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract
HumectantHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAkebia Quinata Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Lysate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Caprylyl Caprylate/Caprate, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Collagen Amino Acids, Squalane, Caffeine, Squalene, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Asparagopsis Armata Extract, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Glutamine, Lecithin, Phospholipids, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Polyglutamic Acid, Phytosterols, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Ceramide NP, Bacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Oligopeptide-3, Oligopeptide-2, Oligopeptide-1, Hexapeptide-11, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Folic Acid, Amylopectin, Tocopherol, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Lactic Acid, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Prunus Lannesiana Flower Extract, Akebia Quinata Stem Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Ceramide EOP, Tripeptide-1, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dextran, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolDextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
